Top 5 Things to do in Porto Alegre, Brazil

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Enjoy the charm and beauty of Gramado and Canela, known for their Bavarian-style architecture. This tour takes you to some of the cities' most memorable sights, including the Palacio dos Festivais, and Lago Negro in Gramado and the Cathedral of... our Lady of Lourdes and Caracol Park in Canela.

Featuring handmade crafts, homemade chocolate, and the hallmarks of German culture, these cities offer a look at an often-forgotten side of Brazil's heritage. With easy transportation to and from your hotel, the experience lets you get to know a part of the heartland in Rio Grande do Sul.
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Enjoy a spectacular visit to the historic downtown of Porto Alegre. This half-day tour lets you get to know the storied past and enduring landmarks of one of Brazil's largest cities, an environment surrounded by buildings, monuments and museums.

The tour begins at Matriz Square, where you can find the Porto Alegre Metropolitan Cathedral, Governor's Palace, Sao Pedro Theatre, and Court of Justice. From there, head along the waterfront of Guaiba Lake, stopping at the Mario Quintana Cultural Center and Usina do Gasômetro.

The tour ends with a visit to Moinhos de Vento, a charming and elegant neighborhood, before the ride back to your hotel.

Enjoy convenient private transportation between Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) and your hotel in the comfort of a standard car. For transfers to and from Salgado Filho International Airport, the zones to select from include:

Enjoy a traditional gaucho barbecue in Canela with a taste of chimarrão, one of the region's most popular teas. After dinner, a folklore show dazzles you with dances from the region and a lively fandango performance.

Get to know a family of wineries in the Vale dos Vinhedos, known worldwide for their excellence. This tour takes you to the beautiful countryside between the towns of Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi, and Monte Belo do Sul, some of the... most charming environs in southern Brazil.

Vale dos Vinhedos is characterized by its family wineries, whose excellence in winemaking has earned national and international acclaim. During your visit, you can learn about the wineries and the handmade products that define their craft.
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